Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr: Eddie Hearn denies claims it's a quick cash grab

Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr is ‘not a cash out fight’, according to boxing promoter Eddie Hearn.

Reports last week suggested the two Brits have agreed to meet in a historic grudge match at London’s O2 Arena on October 8.

But Hearn is still negotiating with Eubank Jr’s promoter Kalle Sauerland to make the fight happen.

And despite reports to the contrary, he insists nothing has been signed as yet.

He told iFL TV: “There’s been a number of news stories that have been out there that have been completely untrue.

“There are talks between myself and Kalle Sauerland, that’s obvious. There’s always been chats. We are in talks with Kalle.

“It wasn’t the weight holding it up, it’s just it’s a massive fight. It’s not a fight that we anticipated happening, it’s like a dream matchup obviously because of the history, but it’s not signed.

“But also I don’t want to say something that again is going to upset anyone on that instance because I want to try and possibly make what would be a massive fight but there’s a lot of talks going on and there’s a long way to go.

“There’s a lot of talks with other opponents as well. October 8 for Conor Benn is the date at the O2 Arena.

“Is it going to be Chris Eubank Jr? Maybe. It would be just out of this world and bizarre and one of those once in a lifetime matchups but there’s a very good chance it could be a welterweight matchup as well.”

Hearn had originally hoped to announce Benn’s next opponent last week, with former champion Keith Thurman apparently also in the running.

He added: “The truth is I want a big fight for Conor Benn. The Chris Eubank fight, since they’ve both turned pro, that was just one of those matchups. Imagine if the sons fought.

“I’m looking for the biggest fight for